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Entertainment Media Production, A.A.S.


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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Entertainment Media Production
Department: Entertainment Media Production
CIP Code: (30) 50.0102.00

For more information, visit the Entertainment Media Production webpage or contact the Humanities and Fine Arts division at 615-230-3200 or humanities@volstate.edu.

The Associate of Applied Science - Entertainment Media Production program is designed for the media workplace and combines several areas with the same purpose: to get students trained for and connected to the entertainment industry in Tennessee and beyond. Suggested tracks include music production, music business, multimedia and web design, video production, and digital and broadcast media.

This program provides students with a broad familiarity with the media production landscape.  With the help of knowledgeable faculty advisors, students build the course of study best suited to their individual career goals and industry needs.  Coursework will give students a comprehensive overview of the contemporary entertainment industry and also identify areas of interest for specialization or prepare for a more flexible interdisciplinary career path.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1. Apply knowledge of entertainment industry terminology and processes to real-world scenarios.
  2. Apply targeted marketing principles to effectively sell a product or artist
  3. Evaluate 2-dimensional visuals for use in entertainment marketing and communication.
  4. Design and manipulate digital images to create effective communications for the entertainment industry.
  5. Students will be able to work as a team to create an effective new artist presentation for industry representatives.

General Education Core Requirements- Credits (15)


Major Core Course Requirements- Credits (15)


Entertainment Media Production Requirements - Credits (30)


  • In consultation with the Program Advisor, students will build a personalized course of study by selecting at least 18 credits from one or more of the suggested tracks below. The remaining credits can be chosen from the Entertainment Media Production courses listed.  Credits: (30)

Suggested Tracks


Digital and Broadcast Media


This track is for students interested in Radio, Announcing, Sports Commentary, Podcasting, Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube. This will service student’s needs and provide training, practice, and portfolio development through the curriculum.

COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales (3)       
COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion (3)   
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing (3)   
EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication (3)   
EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship (3)   
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication (3)   
COMM 1020 - Media Writing (3)   
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media (3)   
COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast (3)   
COMM 2020 - Television Production (3)   

Multimedia and Web Design


This track is designed to give students the skills they need to work with many different types of software and media. Graphic design and animation courses give students specific marketable skills. Project management helps students to understand the web and graphic design business process. Students work in the college Apple computer lab with a variety of design software.

ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging (3)   
ART 253 - Graphic Design I (3)   
ART 270 - Type and Image (3)   
CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS (3)   
CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic (3)   
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication (3)   
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media (3)   
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing (3)   
EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting (3)   
EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics (3)   

Music Business


This track prepares students for work in the business sector of music entertainment. The track focuses on skills necessary for beginning and maintaining a professional career in the music entertainment industry.  The track has a strong emphasis on practical applications of classroom knowledge to the Nashville Business environment.

BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service (3)   
BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics (3)   
BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing (3)   
COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales (3)   
COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)   
OR  COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast (3)   
EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media (3)   
EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I (3)   
EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II (3)   
EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication (3)   
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)  Test-out Option

Music Production


This track prepares students for work in studios and with music industry companies. The subject areas include audio recording techniques, digital audio technology, and audio for multimedia. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge, such as media advertising and sales. Students work in the Vol State recording studio anchored by an Avid/Euphonix S5 Fusion digital audio console with Eucon technology.

EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media (3)   
EMPR 1271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques (3)   
EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I (3)   
EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II (3)   
EMPR 2272 - *Digital Audio Technology (3)   
EMPR 2273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement (3)   
EMPR 2295P - *Recording Practicum (1-3)  (Must be taken as 2 credits)
MUS 226 - Music Technology I (3)   
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)   
MUS 1057 - Music Theory I (3)   
MUS 1058 - Ear Training I (1)   

Video Production


This track prepares students for work in studios and with video industry companies. The subject areas include television and video production, digital video editing, and field production and lighting. Courses are designed to round out studio skills with conceptual knowledge while working in the Vol State television studio.

ART 253 - Graphic Design I (3)   
COMM 2020 - Television Production (3)   
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing (3)   
EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting (3)   
EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics (3)   
EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting (3)   
EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production (3)   
EMPR 2236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production (3)   
EMPR 2294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production (1-3)  (Must be taken as 3 credits)
THEA 1015 - Acting I (3)   

Entertainment Media Production Courses


ART 155 - Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging (3)   
ART 253 - Graphic Design I (3)   
ART 270 - Type and Image (3)   
BUSN 1330 - *Entrepreneurship (3)   
BUSN 1350 - *Sales and Service (3)   
BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics (3)   
BUSN 2380 - *Principles of Marketing (3)   
BUSN 2389 - *Social Media Marketing (3)   
CITC 1300 - *Beginning HTML and CSS (3)   
CITC 1301 - *Introduction to Programming and Logic (3)   
COMM 201 - Media Advertising and Sales (3)   
COMM 202 - Programming and Promotion (3)   
COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)   
COMM 280T - Special Topics in Communications (1-3)   
COMM 1010 - Intro to Mass Communication (3)   
COMM 1020 - Media Writing (3)   
COMM 1030 - Introduction to Electronic Media (3)   
COMM 2010 - Production and Announcing for Radio and Podcast (3)   
COMM 2020 - Television Production (3)  
EMPR 1206 - *Digital Radio Operations (3)   
EMPR 1212 - Digital Video Editing (3)   
EMPR 1222 - Field Production & Lighting (3)   
EMPR 1270 - *Audio for Media (3)   
EMPR 1271 - *Introduction to Audio Recording Techniques (3)  
EMPR 2200 - *Music Tour Logistics I (3)   
EMPR 2225 - *Motion Graphics (3)  
EMPR 2230 - *Screenwriting (3)  
EMPR 2235 - *Non-Fiction Film and Video Production (3)   
EMPR 2236 - *Fiction Film and Video Production (3)   
EMPR 2250 - *Music Tour Logistics II (3)   
EMPR 2272 - *Digital Audio Technology (3)   
EMPR 2273 - *Live Sound Recording and Reinforcement (3)   
EMPR 2285 - Cooperative Work Experience in Communication (3)   
EMPR 2286 - Radio Internship (3)   
EMPR 2294P - *Communication Practicum: Video Production (1-3)  (Must be taken as 3 credits)
EMPR 2295P - *Recording Practicum (1-3)  (Must be taken as 2 credits)
MUS 224 - Songwriting I (Beginning) (3)   
MUS 225 - Songwriting II (Advanced) (3)   
MUS 226 - Music Technology I (3)   
MUS 227 - Music Publishing Seminar (2)   
MUS 1002 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)  Test-out Option
MUS 1027 - Class Piano I (1)   
MUS 1057 - Music Theory I (3)   
MUS 1058 - Ear Training I (1)   
MUS 1127 - Class Piano II (1)   
MUS 1155 - Music Theory II (3)   
MUS 2031 - *Music Performance Skills (2)   
THEA 1015 - Acting I (3)   
THEA 2015 - Acting II (3)   
Music Ensembles (Choose any music ensemble courses) (9)

Total Degree Requirements- Credits (60)


Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule.  Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

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First Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)


First Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)


Second Year- Fall Semester- Credits (15)


Second Year- Spring Semester- Credits (15)


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